If you are going to use a re-freezable ice pack please make sure it is where he
can't claw it and that it is in a couple of heavy freezer bags. I've had
several split/leak. I do not know what is in them so I assume it is not good
for a cat.
On a personal note: Both Ebony Thomas Katt and the Royal Princess Kitty Katt
stopped eating much in the days before they left this world. People often do
the same. Belief it or not, it is a relatively painless way to leave. Have
you tried offering very salty items (deli ham worked with Kitty) to interest
him in food? Mai Mai (a beautiful dog of mine) ate saltines near the time she
left. When I have trouble eating saltines or salty things help.
It is extremely hard to watch a beautiful, wonderful friend leave. The
decisions you have to make are so hard and you will often second guess
yourself. Take some time alone, quiet time, with him and ask him what he wants
then listen with your heart.
If you have men who will
exclude any of God's creatures
from the shelter of compassion
and pity, you will have men who
will deal likewise with their
fellow man.
St. Francis
----- Original Message -----
From: Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
To: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 8:49 PM
Subject: Re: Jimi Too Cool problem
If it's painful for him to eat, have you been tube feeding him? It's very
important to not let them go without a certain amount for more than 2-3 days
because it leads to feline hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver disease). Poor baby.
http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/liver2.html
I'm glad he's back inside now. There's a pet bed called the canine cooler,
it's a dog bed, filled with gel, it's supposed to stay cool all the time, maybe
Jimi would like one of those in the house. (or you could just put one of those
re-freezable ice packs inside his normal cat bed, and have several to keep it
cool all the time)
http://www.chillow.com/cc.html
Am I the only one here that finds it at least a little amusing that Jimi "Too
Cool" is trying to keep COOL? LOL! It's SO CUTE!
Phaewryn
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